At The Institute for Salutogenesis, we don’t just look at what makes people ill; we focus on the “origins of health.” Our leadership team is dedicated to shifting the global narrative from managing disease to actively cultivating the resources that allow individuals, organizations, and communities to thrive.
Elizabeth Bachrad
Population Health Strategist
Elizabeth is a mission-driven advocate for the “Triple Win”—the intersection of health equity, environmental sustainability, and economic prosperity. As a Population Health Strategist and Head of Strategy at Business for Health, she bridges the gap between government policy and industry innovation. With an academic background in Sport Psychology and Population Health, Elizabeth advises global organizations on human capital management, ensuring that health is treated as a long-term sustainable investment rather than a cost.
Lonnie Golden, PhD
Professor of Economics and Labor-Human Resources
Dr. Golden brings a salutogenic lens to the world of labor economics. His extensive research examines the vital connection between work hours, job quality, and human happiness. By analyzing the micro and macro effects of work-life conflicts, flexible scheduling, and the 4-day workweek, Lonnie identifies the structural determinants of mental and physical health in the modern economy. His work focuses on creating objective and subjective indicators that empower workers to assess and improve their own professional well-being.
Current Project Spotlight: Dr. Golden and Ms. Bachrad are currently collaborating on the development of the Salutogenic Work Inventory, a pioneering tool designed to measure the health-generating resources available within organizational structures.
Shimon Waldfogel, MD
Psychiatrist & Salutogenic Systems Architect
Dr. Waldfogel integrates decades of clinical expertise with a forward-looking approach to systemic health. His work is centers on developing salutogenic strategies that enhance well-being within the professional sphere, with a specialized focus on the current AI-work intersection. As technology reshapes the landscape of labor, Shimon is dedicated to ensuring that “Useful General Intelligence” serves to augment human coherence and resilience rather than diminish it. His frameworks provide a roadmap for maintaining purpose and health-promoting “sense of coherence” in an increasingly automated world.